Bodyline Series / Features

Bangalore v Chennai, IPL 2013, Bangalore

"Minimise sixes" - Two words sum up farcical contest

May 19, 2013: The eight-over dash between Bangalore and Chennai was as close as cricket played on the field can get to cricket played on smartphone apps

Him against the world

May 19, 2013: Even at the height of his success with the national side, Sreesanth was a lonely cricketer who felt hard done by

Anti-corruption efforts need to be proactive

May 19, 2013: Rather than relying on police investigations or media stings to uncover rot in the game, cricket has to get tough with its own

Punjab v Mumbai, IPL 2013, Dharamsala

Dharamsala, the IPL's dream setting

May 18, 2013: The match between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians was a dead rubber but that didn't stop the crowds from pouring in to the scenic Dharamsala ground, eager to enjoy the IPL experience

Punjab v Mumbai, IPL 2013, Dharamsala

Gilchrist 0.1-0-0-1

May 18, 2013: Plays of the day from the IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians in Dharamsala

IPL fixing allegations

The sound of silence

May 18, 2013: Gauging from the official broadcast of the IPL you'd be hard-pressed to guess there has been a spot-fixing scandal over the past few days

Hyderabad v Rajasthan, IPL 2013, Hyderabad

On the ground, it's business as usual

May 17, 2013: In television studios across the country, the IPL came in for the harshest criticism from anchors and talking heads. On the ground in Hyderabad, people were determined to have a good time at the game

Hyderabad v Rajasthan, IPL 2013, Hyderabad

The run-out that should have been

May 17, 2013: Plays of the day from the IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad

A time for anger, a time for action

May 17, 2013: Out of the shattered lives of three young men caught up in allegations of fraud, newer and stronger players must emerge

A talent that didn't know its own worth

May 17, 2013: Sreesanth wasn't the most likeable team-mate or opponent, but he had skill beyond doubt, which we might have seen the last of

IPL news

Another reality check

May 17, 2013: The message for an increasingly vulnerable sport is that it must act - and act decisively

IPL news

Flaws in the fencing

May 16, 2013: The IPL's anti-corruption system has had its share of loopholes

Kolkata v Pune, IPL 2013, Ranchi

Did Yusuf Pathan get a fair trial?

May 15, 2013: He was given out obstructing the field, but there was much more the umpire would have had to consider while making the decision than Yusuf kicking the ball

Mumbai v Rajasthan, IPL 2013, Mumbai

Pollard sledges Watson, Dravid is angry

May 15, 2013: Plays of the day from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals in Mumbai

Kolkata v Pune, IPL 2013, Ranchi

A six all along the ground

May 15, 2013: Plays of the day from the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Pune Warriors in Ranchi

Dravid and the art of T20 captaincy

May 15, 2013: Despite a small squad bereft of big names, Rajasthan Royals' captain has churned out win after win

Chennai v Delhi, IPL 2013, Chennai

Dhoni's monster hit

May 14, 2013: Plays of the day from the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils in Chennai

Mumbai v Hyderabad, IPL 2013, Mumbai

Unfortunate Sunrisers let match slip away

May 13, 2013: For 36 overs, Sunrisers painstakingly built a position of strength only for one terrible over to spoil it for them

Kolkata v Bangalore, IPL 2013, Ranchi

Kartik wins in Royal Challengers' loss

May 12, 2013: It is hazardous to go by bowlers' figures in T20, but his figures of 4-0-17-1 in defence of just 115 were possibly an accurate reflection of how well he bowled

Rajasthan v Chennai, IPL 2013, Jaipur

The high high-five

May 12, 2013: Plays of the day from the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in Jaipur